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Last updated: 4 September 2008
DEFINITIONS OF DIVERSITY
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This website brings together a wealth of resources. It is a useful starting point when exploring meanings and explanations of difference in relation to the workplace. It is important to be aware that all definitions of diversity and difference are embedded in social and political contexts; in other words they can never be completely value-free, neutral or objective, but are always written from a particular perspective or view point. This site includes well-written explanations of diversity relating to race, gender, disability, religion, age, sexual identity and work life balance. There are also relevant reports, news items and links to other websites. There are no explicit connections with health care contexts, but would help in the development of anti-oppressive practice.
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Please refer to the professional standards of the British Sociological Association on non-sexist, non-racist and non-disablist language. You will find these guidelines in the resource section of the Equality and Ethics pages. Remember that using non-sexist, non-racist and non-disablist language is not just about ‘political correctness’. Rather, by using language in a thoughtful and reflective way, you will avoid reinforcing unhelpful assumptions and prejudices. It may also enable you to challenge stereotyping and discrimination.
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This RCN guidance document seeks to promote good practice in equality and diversity in the workplace. It provides a diversity appraisal tool for health care organisation which addresses issues of age, disability, gender, health or fitness to work, race and ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
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Academic journals focusing on diversity: